The book: Creative Crafts of the World

Creative Crafts of the World is a practical guide for teaching folk art to groups of children, young adults, adults, even yourself! From years of teaching real-life folk art classes, these lesson plans are tried-and-true. Perfect for all levels of skill. Just add students, mix, and create!

Lessons in

Aboriginal Dot Painting technique

Viking Knitting (surprise! it’s not with yarn!)

Huichol beading technique

Natural Dyes, Weaving

Baumschmuck from Bavaria

Paper stars

Block Printing

Ukrainian Easter Eggs

Native American Dream Catchers

Wet Felting

Twinning

Maasai Beading technique

Bow Loom Weaving

Dragon Boat sachets from China

These are actual folk crafts. Each lesson includes a detailed materials list, step-by-step instructions for completing the craft, indispensable teaching tips coming from years of perfecting each lesson plan, over 380 sumptuous photographs and illustrations, and hand-picked resources for each craft to further your teaching.